Bars in Washington, D.C.

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Craft beer is on the rise in DC, with a ton of new local breweries (Right Proper, Blue Jacket) and a welcome influx of bars carrying those local brew... Read More

Craft beer is on the rise in DC, with a ton of new local breweries (Right Proper, Blue Jacket) and a welcome influx of bars carrying those local brews—like Churchkey, which is nationally recognized for its beer selection.

But Washington, DC nightlife doesn’t end there. Beyond beer, there are plenty of cozy wine and cocktail bars, and chic hot spots serving up both classic and creative cocktails. For the best bars in Washington DC right now, try Dram & Grain, in the basement of another lauded cocktail bar—the whiskey haven Jack Rose Dining Saloon—2 Birds 1 Stone, or Derek Brown’s Southern Efficiency. If wine’s your thing, Vinoteca will have you covered.